Dermoptera

Colugos Temporal range: Eocene-Holocene, 37–0 Ma PreЄ Є O S D C P T J K Pg N
Sunda flying lemur
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Mammalia
Mirorder:	Primatomorpha
Order:	Dermoptera Illiger, 1811
Family:	Cynocephalidae Simpson, 1945
Type genus
Cynocephalus
Genera
Cynocephalus      Galeopterus  †  Dermotherium

Colugos (/kəˈluːɡoʊz/) are arboreal gliding mammals found in Southeast Asia. Just two extant species make up the entire family Cynocephalidae (/ˌsaɪnoʊˌsɛfəˈlaɪdiː, -ˌkɛ-/) and order Dermoptera. They are the most capable gliders of all gliding mammals, using flaps of extra skin between their legs to glide from higher to lower locations. They are also known as cobegos or flying lemurs, although they are not true lemurs.

Colugos are tree-dwelling mammals. They reach lengths of 35 to 40 cm (14 to 16 in) and weigh 1 to 2 kg (2.2 to 4.4 lb). They have long slender front and rear limbs, a medium-length tail, and a relatively light build. The head is small, with large front-focused eyes for excellent binocular vision, and small rounded ears.